Cannabis in MN: State can move forward with issuing licenses

The State of Minnesota can now start issuing some recreational cannabis business licenses, officials announced on Monday. But, it's still unclear how long it will take for businesses to get up and running.

Pres. Trump on tariffs reversal
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President Trump downplayed exemptions he made on tariffs for electronics over the weekend.

Federal grant to digitize UMN flap book collection terminated

Deep in the temperature-controlled vault at the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine, there are tens of thousands of centuries-old medical materials within the University of Minnesota’s collection.

UMN loses grant to digitize historic books
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Deep in the temperature-controlled vault at the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine, there are tens of thousands of centuries-old medical materials within the University of Minnesota?s collection. Scattered through the shelves are about 40 to 50 books that only a very select few are allowed to put their fingertips on. Associate curator Emily Beck is one of them.

SAVE Act aims to eliminate non-citizen voting, critics say it could make registering to vote more difficult

The U.S. House approved a measure that would require anyone registering to vote to provide documentary proof of citizenship. It’s called the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, and voting rights groups warn it could disenfranchise millions of Americans.

House Republicans pass SAVE Act: What to know
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House Republicans passed the SAVE Act. FOX 9's Leon Purvis explains what this could mean for voters.

U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum hosts townhall to call out DOGE cuts

On Saturday, U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum hosted a town hall in St. Paul, joined by Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, and DFL State Representatives Kaohly Her, Samakab Hussein, Liz Lee, María Isa Pérez-Vega, Dave Pinto, and Jay Xiong.

Ethics complaint targeting Senate President highlights long-term auditor complaint

Senate Republicans have filed an ethics complaint against DFL Senate President Bobby Joe Champion claiming a conflict of interest in him advocating for violence prevention non-profits that later received grants.

MN GOP files ethics complaint against DFL Senate President Bobby Joe Champion

Minnesota Senate President Bobby Joe Champion is facing an ethics complaint from GOP lawmakers who accuse him of violating Senate rules by authoring legislation that directed funds to an organization he is affiliated with.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds not seeking re-election in 2026

After nearly a decade as the Governor of Iowa, Republican Kim Reynolds made the surprise announcement on Friday that she’s not seeking re-election in 2026.

DOGE funding cuts not making dent in deficit
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Despite the deep cuts to government services, data show DOGE hasn?t made dent in the federal deficit. FOX?s Madeleine Rivera has more on the story.

South St. Paul residents launch recall effort after meth exposure at Pam Bakken's day care

A group of residents in South St. Paul have filed a recall petition for City Council member Pam Bakken after a 3-year-old boy who was at her day care tested positive for meth.

MN daycare mandate to require cameras removed from bill

A Minnesota state representative lost his bid to force daycare centers to have surveillance cameras after his daughter was abused at Small World Daycare Center in Blaine.

Public health funding hit hard as lawmakers respond to federal cuts

The impact of funding decisions at the federal level are trickling down to Minnesota, cutting some jobs and creating uncertainty.

Lakeville schools to pay $30K in 'Black Lives Matter' poster settlement

Lakeville Public Schools have agreed to pay $30,000 in legal fees to settle a lawsuit brought by a group of parents and students over Black Lives Matter posters put up in the district.

SAVE Act passes House: What to know

The SAVE Act requires states to reject any voter registration application in which the applicant has not presented “documentary proof" of U.S. citizenship.